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Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard enters not-guilty plea at Ontario sexual assault trial

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HAILEYBURY, Ont. – Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault in a northeastern Ontario court as his trial gets underway.

The former Hedley frontman, dressed in a dark suit, stood up to enter his not-guilty plea today.

Jury selection has begun for the trial that’s taking place in Haileybury, a community within Temiskaming Shores, Ont.

Hoggard is facing a sexual assault charge for an incident alleged to have happened on June 25, 2016, in nearby Kirkland Lake.

The Hedley frontman elected at the end of last year to be tried in the Superior Court of Justice by a jury.

Arguments and evidence are expected to begin at the trial after jury selection is complete.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 23, 2024.

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ANDREW MOODIE DIRECTS “MEMENTO MORI” (Remember you die)

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ANDREW MOODIE

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“MEMENTO MORI”

(Remember you die)
Toronto, ON – Canadian actor, director and writer Andrew Moodie together with actor/writer Emily Hurson brings the short film, “MEMENTO MORI.”   The Latin translation… remember you die.  “MEMENTO MORI” is the brainchild of Moodie.   The film fresh of its Best Short Film (Audience Award) win at the Toronto Independent Film Festival, is inspired by the director’s late friend Bonnie, who passed away after struggling for many years with Parkinson’s disease. Bonnie chose to participate in the Canadian medically assisted suicide program called MAiD, (Medical Assistance in Dying).  Moodie, not familiar with the concept did not know what to expect or how to handle this moment in life.  People invite friends and loved ones to be at their side during their last moments.  A daunting honour and one you can never prepare for.  The reality of the impending loss is everywhere.   How can this moment be a celebration of life?   “MEMENTO MORI” tells that story with passion and fearless honesty.

 

The moment stayed with Moodie, the heartbreak of losing his friend and wanting to do the right thing by her in her final hours.  A few months later Moodie called on Hurson and together with a group of actors, that included Jean Yoon who played Umma on CBC’s Kim’s Convenience, decided to unwrap our fears and bring light to a process that had been so foreign to him, until now. Loss brings thoughts of our own mortality and our fears of death to the surface.   Try as we can, we know that we cannot run from it.  In the groups soul searching came understanding even when uncomfortable.  The meaning of “MEMENTO MORI” (remember you die) is part of the that evolution.  It’s a reminder of a thought we would rather ignore.  It definitely makes life more ‘real’ so we do everything to avoid and pretend it is not true. We’re comfortable in the ’script’ we’ve written for ourselves and are afraid of the fact… that we are going to die.  Everyone around us is going to die.  Sobering…yes, but only as a reminder to live our lives every day in the best way we can.  There are signs from time to time in our lives, reminders that we will not be here forever, pay attention and always remember to give life the respect it deserves.  “MEMENTO MORI” is a celebration of written and directed with passion, and respect, reminding us that life is a gift……don’t waste a moment.

 

Andrew Moodie began his career on stage.  The award-winning actor, writer and director’s passion is legendary and has given him a seat at the industry table.    Moodie is well known for his TV roles as Simon Frontenac in Orphan Black and Teku Fonsei in Dark Matter, Moodie also wrote the award-winning plays ‘Riot’ and ‘Toronto The Good.’

 

“Let us balance life’s books each day. … The one who puts the finishing touches on their life each day is never short of time.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Seneca

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Cosmetics retailer Lush laying off staff amid ‘scaling down’ of Vancouver operations

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VANCOUVER – Cosmetics brand Lush says it is laying off staff as it scales down operations at its Vancouver facilities.

Amanda Caruso, a spokesperson for the U.K.-based brand, cited privacy concerns while refusing to say how many workers will lose their jobs as part of cuts to the company’s Canadian footprint.

However, she confirmed the scale-down will mean closing a B.C. woodshop the brand ran, and manufacturing operations in Vancouver will be shifted to Toronto.

Caruso says the moves are meant to deliver operational efficiency and ensure the long-term success of the brand.

She says the changes won’t cause any immediate impacts to Lush shops, its online store or its app services and says some staff will be relocated or transitioned to new roles.

She adds the changes are expected to be complete by Feb. 26.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 23, 2024.

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Union for grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver says strike to start Tuesday

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BURNABY, B.C. – The union representing grain workers at terminals in Metro Vancouver says it has served the employer with a 72-hour strike notice.

The Grain Workers Union Local 333 says in a notice posted to Facebook that it served the notice at 7 a.m. Saturday, with job action to start Tuesday.

It says the union’s bargaining committee made the decision after the Vancouver Terminal Elevators Association “invested very little effort” during negotiations last week, and it’s now up to the employer to present a proposal for a new contract.

The union says it provided the employer with a “comprehensive package” last Thursday and the next day the association indicated it had no counter offer.

A statement issued by the Vancouver Terminal Elevators Association says it concluded conciliation with the union with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service on Aug. 26.

But it says it couldn’t come to an agreement on a new contract and the union has been in a legal strike position since last Tuesday.

It says affected operations include Viterra’s Cascadia and Pacific Terminals, Richardson International Terminal, Cargill Limited Terminal, G3 Terminal Vancouver and Alliance Grain Terminal, all located in Vancouver and North Vancouver.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 23, 2024.

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